Provides an opportunity for physically challenged people to enjoy the
Wisconsin outdoors. Hunting, fishing, boating, and recreational activities
are some of the ways that they help disabled people enjoy the benefits
of living in Wisconsin.

A very comprehensive site for disabled hunting information. Information
and links on various forms of adaptive equipment, state laws/regulations,
hunting opportunities, and local and national disabled groups.

The Vision and Mission of Capable Partners is to create a well known and respected Twin Cities based non-profit organization of sport persons whose mission is to volunteer their time and talents to provide hunting, fishing, and related opportunities for the physically challenged.

Courage Center is a Minnesota-based rehabilitation and resource center that advances the lives of children and adults experiencing barriers to health and independence. At Courage Center, we specialize in treating brain injury, spinal cord injury, stroke, chronic pain, autism, and disabilities experienced since birth. Founded in 1928, Courage Center is a nonprofit organization offering advanced technologies and innovation provided in part through the efforts of thousands of volunteers and donors.

Courage Center has locations in Golden Valley, Stillwater, Burnsville, Forest Lake and Duluth, as well as camps at Maple Lake and Lake George. Courage Center is accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities, and is a United Way agency.

Dream Catchers, USA is a helping hand to allow special individuals to
get out into the great outdoors, to live their dreams, and meet the challenges
placed before them to live as full a life possible. These outdoor "dreams"
will include fishing trips, hunting trips, shooting competitions, demonstrations,
and other outdoor adventures.

Welcome to Follow Me Outdoors, created in 1996; it's a site put up to
help those with disabilities looking to make life in the great outside
accessible again. By the grace of God and with the right equipment, it
can be.

FMO is currently building a new web site and I'll have the link here as soon
as it's up and running.

Hunters Helping Hunters USA is an organization developed to assist families
that have had an interruption in the family structure or support. Founded
by fellow hunters and outdoorsmen from across the country, Hunters Helping
Hunters USA will assist families, associated with hunting, with medical or
funeral costs due to a family members death or medical situation. The
assistance will help offset the familys financial burden caused by the
cost of such an interruption. Through contributions, donations and other financial
aids, Hunters Helping Hunters USAs goal is for the assistance provided
to help alleviate some of the financial issues during these critical times,
thus allowing the family to focus more on rebuilding the family structure
and support system.

Hunters Helping Kids is dedicated to educating youth about conservation,
wildlife management, outdoor sports and keeping the hunting heritage alive.
Hunters Helping Kids has organized and run Kids Hunt of a Lifetime for
3 years. Please check them out at

LGF is committed to its mission of providing free fishing and boating excursions for individuals aged 55 and greater. They have also served and intend to continue to serve anyone that has a physical challenge that prevents them from getting out on the water, regardless of their age.

As we grow older, participating in fishing and boating activities may often become difficult. Health and physical limitations, financial constraints, and access are some of the most common reasons that older adults are no longer able to enjoy fishing and boating activities.

LGF is a network of members, volunteers and chapters with a passion for the outdoors and who come together as one team, to serve seniors and advance the mission of LGF. Our unique program serves to improve the quality of life for seniors and build stronger communities. With chapters located throughout Minnesota LGF is able to reach thousands of individuals each year.

The North American Squirrel Association was formed to assist the physically
challenged and elderly enjoy hunting and fishing opportunities and recreational
activities. Their mission is to support and aid in the events sponsored
by the Wisconsin and Minnesota Departments of Natural Resources. Examples
of such events are the early disabled white tail deer hunts and duck hunts.

They also provide a pontoon boat and motor for the physically challenged.
The boat is kept on Lake Onalaska near Schafer's Boat Livery on Brice
Prairie. They are building two physically challenged fishing piers for
the summer of 2005. Other events include providing disabled downhill ski
equipment at Mt. La Crosse that can be used for free and providing free
ski lessons for children with a disability. Upcoming fund raiser information
is on their website.

North Country Independent Living of Wisconsin empowers people with disabilities.
The mission is broad based, allowing North Country Independent Living
to respond to a variety of needs. The philosophy promotes people with
disabilities being active participants in daily living and being given
the same opportunities and choices as others. This philosophy is promoted
through consumer choice and control.

They provide an array of services . Of particular interest to sportsman
with disabilities might be their adaptive loan closet. They have over
400 items that consumers can try for free for 2 weeks, to see if it works
for them. They also help people find funding or loans to pay for equipment.
They are not vendors but are committed to help people access technology.
They have had items such as crossbows, electric reels, adaptive skiing
equipment, etc.

Launched in 1984, Outdoor Buddies is a nonprofit organization, relying on volunteer hunters and anglers who help mobility disabled individuals and disadvantaged youths enjoy the best of what Colorado's natural resources have to offer.

Physically Challenged Bowhunters of America, Inc. is a nonprofit organization
founded to assist physically disabled persons with actively participating
in bowhunting and archery sports. A major emphasis is placed on reaching
people with disabilities who have never been exposed to the greatest recreational
therapy in the world - bowhunting and archery.

Serve Outdoors, Inc is a nonprofit organization directed by Al Smith to work with communities, business, and organizations for the purpose of organizing outdoor events. These events will provide opportunities to those in the community to enjoy outdoor recreation.

Sportsmen Assisting the Nation's Disabled Sportsmen: SANDS is a grassroots
program made available through the Nebraska Game and Parks web site. The
SANDS program was created to help men and women with disabilities by providing
a means for them to meet able-bodied outdoors men and women who volunteer
their time and abilities by lend a helping hand.

Its a great resource for current target shooters, archers, hunters
and anglers. Here you can learn how to share your favorite activity with
friends or family members who have never had an opportunity to try traditional
outdoor sports.

The Mission of The Way Outfitters is to provide wholesome outdoor adventure experiences of hunting, fishing and other activities for disabled, disadvantaged and terminally ill children and youth, and disabled and terminally ill American Veterans.

Turning P.O.I.N.T. sponsors many opportunities for physically challenged
people of Texas to camp, fish, sail, scuba dive, hunt, water ski, or just
take pictures from a pontoon boat while cruising through the scenic swamps
of East Texas. But most of all, Turning P.O.I.N.T. sponsors an idea: that
it's okay to get together with other physically challenged folks without
feeling embarrassed or that your settling for less.

If you are a physically challenged archer looking for a unique bowhunting
adventure, the United Foundation For Disabled Archers (UFFDA) has the
opportunity you have been searching for. Each year UFFDA sponsors bowhunts
at various locations across America.

Wheelin' Sportsmen NWTF is dedicated to providing people with disabilities,
including disabled hunters, disabled anglers and other outdoor enthusiasts,
the opportunity to participate in outdoor activities. Its magazine, Wheelin'
Sportsmen, and its Web site, www.wheelinsportsmen.org, are dedicated to
the education and entertainment of these enthusiasts and their able-bodied
outdoor partners.